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Michigan joins lawsuit against Dollar General. Why states are suing
Attorneys general of 20 states, including Michigan, and the FTC have sued Dollar General for charging customers more than the price displayed or advertised for various products, the Michigan attorney general announced on Oct. 26.
Michigan joins lawsuit against Dollar General. Why states are suing
Attorneys general of 20 states, including Michigan, and the FTC have sued Dollar General for charging customers more than the price displayed or advertised for various products, the Michigan attorney general announced on Oct. 26.
Michigan joins lawsuit against Dollar General. Why states are suing
Attorneys general of 20 states, including Michigan, and the FTC have sued Dollar General for charging customers more than the price displayed or advertised for various products, the Michigan attorney general announced on Oct. 26.
Monroe County crash claims Lansing woman. What we know
Follow Monroe County crash claims Lansing woman. What we know Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Mon, October 26, 2026 at 6:52 AM EDT Monroe County crash claims Lansing woman. What we know A 25-year-old Lansing woman was killed early Sunday in Monroe County when the vehicle she was riding in was struck from behind, the Michigan State Police said.
DNR releases pheasants at state game areas as hunting season opens
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it plans to release more than 7,000 pheasants across 17 Michigan counties this fall and winter in state game areas as hunting season opens. The pheasant release program, now in its seventh year, will release nearly 7,300 birds coinciding with pheasant hunting seasons in the southern Lower Peninsula. Releases start on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and continue through Nov. 14. More releases are slated from Dec. 1 - Jan. 1 at 13 state game areas.
MSP asks drivers to avoid Lansing Road in Potterville for crash investigation
Vadim Suflet, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene following the horror crash on the M6 involving a van and a lorry in which one of the vehicles caught fire A man has died following a horror crash on the M6 involving a van and a lorry which saw one of the vehicles burst into flames. The victim, named by police as Vadim Suflet, 41, was involved in the crash on the M6 northbound between junctions 23 and 24 on Sunday night, Merseyside Police said.
MSP asks drivers to avoid Lansing Road in Potterville for crash investigation
Follow MSP asks drivers to avoid Lansing Road in Potterville for crash investigation Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Tue, October 20, 2026 at 8:13 AM EDT MSP asks drivers to avoid Lansing Road in Potterville for crash investigation Lansing and Hartel roads, near the Shell station in Potterville, are closed indefinitely because of a two-vehicle crash, the Michigan State Police said Tuesday, Oct. 20.
DNR confirms lightning sparked second U.P. wildfire. What they said Original
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Oct. 18 that the cause a fire burning near Wakefield in the western Upper Peninsula was lightning. The Black River Fire is the second of the three wildfires making up the the Rugged Terrain Complex determined to have started by lightning. The Craig Lake Fire also was started by a lightning strike, the DNR previously said.
2 teens killed, 3 hospitalized in Kalamazoo County crash. What happened
Two Mattawan High School students were killed and three others critically injured in a crash early Sunday morning, Oct 18, in Kalamazoo County's Texas Township. A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff's office said, according to reports by multiple media outlets. A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old are in critical, but stable condition, and a 16-year-old was in very critical condition, according to the reports.
2 teens killed, 3 hospitalized in Kalamazoo County crash. What happened
Two Mattawan High School students were killed and three others critically injured in a crash early Sunday morning, Oct 18, in Kalamazoo County's Texas Township. A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff's office said in a release. A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old are in critical, but stable condition, and a 16-year-old was in "very" critical condition, according to the the release.
MSP police intestigating 'multiple' e-bike, e-scooter thefts near Brody Hall
Follow MSP police intestigating 'multiple' e-bike, e-scooter thefts near Brody Hall Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Mon, October 19, 2026 at 6:43 AM EDT MSP police intestigating 'multiple' e-bike, e-scooter thefts near Brody Hall Michigan State University police say they are looking for a pair of men in connection with the theft of multiple e-bikes and e-scooters in the area. "Investigators have linked several reported incidents to the same individuals.
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
Show Caption Hide Caption Actor Bruce Campbell reveals his five year cancer outlook Bruce Campbell says he has 5 years to live after announcing a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred in the "Evil Dead" film series and "Burn Notice" TV series, will appear Oct. 22 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to help kick off the East Lansing Film Festival with a screening of his new movie.
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
MOVIES Dan Basso USA TODAY NETWORK Oct. 18, 2026, 5:57 p.m. ET View Comments Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred in the "Evil Dead" film series and "Burn Notice" TV series, will appear Oct. 22 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to help kick off the East Lansing Film Festival with a screening of his new movie. Campbell directed and stars in the film "Ernie & Emma" in which Campbell's character Ernie, a widowed pear salesman, travels to scatter his late wife's ashes per her instructions.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
A pickup truck was towing a trailer with eight canoes across the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, when strong winds tipped the trailer over against the bridge railing, blocking the northbound lanes. A tow truck righted the trailer and the trailer was tied to the tow truck for the remaining trip across the bridge. A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, in strong winds and came to rest against the guardrail, but the incident was cleared without injuries, police said. A strong gust of wind caused the canoe trailer to tip over on the bridge, the Michigan State Police Eighth District said on Sunday, Oct. 18.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, in strong winds and came to rest against the guardrail, but the incident was cleared without injuries, police said. A strong gust of wind caused the canoe trailer to tip over on the bridge, the Michigan State Police Eighth District said on Sunday, Oct. 18.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
Follow High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Sun, October 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM EDT A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, in strong winds and came to rest against the guardrail, but the incident was cleared without injuries, police said.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
Late Saturday, a canoe trailer being towed by a pickup overturned on the Mackinac Bridge during high winds. A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, in strong winds and came to rest against the guardrail, but the incident was cleared without injuries, police said. A strong gust of wind caused the canoe trailer to tip over on the bridge, the Michigan State Police Eighth District said on Sunday, Oct. 18.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
Oct. 18, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, in strong winds and came to rest against the guardrail, but the incident was cleared without injuries, police said. A strong gust of wind caused the canoe trailer to tip over on the bridge, the Michigan State Police Eighth District said on Sunday, Oct. 18.
High winds flip trailer on Mackinac Bridge. How they got it across
Oct. 18, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET A trailer of canoes being towed by a pickup flipped over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday, Oct. 17, in strong winds and came to rest against the guardrail, but the incident was cleared without injuries, police said. A strong gust of wind caused the canoe trailer to tip over on the bridge, the Michigan State Police Eighth District said on Sunday, Oct. 18.
2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know
A Michigan sheriff's logo Keweenaw County sheriff's deputies rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on an Upper Peninsula lake on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. Neither person who was aboard the plane was injured in the incident, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. The plane overturned on Lake Bailey in Eagle Harbor Township, just north of Eagle Harbor along M-26, because of high winds, the sheriff's office said.
2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know
Oct. 18, 2026, 10:50 a.m. ET Keweenaw County sheriff's deputies rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on an Upper Peninsula lake on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. Neither person who was aboard the plane was injured in the incident, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. The plane overturned on Lake Bailey in Eagle Harbor Township, just north of Eagle Harbor along M-26, because of high winds, the sheriff's office said.
2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know
Oct. 18, 2026, 10:50 a.m. ET Keweenaw County sheriff's deputies rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on an Upper Peninsula lake on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. Neither person who was aboard the plane was injured in the incident, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. The plane overturned on Lake Bailey in Eagle Harbor Township, just north of Eagle Harbor along M-26, because of high winds, the sheriff's office said.
2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know
Follow 2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Sun, October 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT 2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know Keweenaw County sheriff's deputies rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on an Upper Peninsula lake on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. Neither person who was aboard the plane was injured in the incident, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know
Keweenaw County sheriff's deputies rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on an Upper Peninsula lake on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. Neither person who was aboard the plane was injured in the incident, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. The plane overturned on Lake Bailey in Eagle Harbor Township, just north of Eagle Harbor along M-26, because of high winds, the sheriff's office said. "The incident did not happen during takeoff or landing," the release said.
2 rescued after seaplane overturns on U.P. lake. What we know
The sheriff's office said two people were on top of the overturned plane when they arrived at Lake Bailey in Keweenaw County. Keweenaw County sheriff's deputies rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on an Upper Peninsula lake on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17. Neither person who was aboard the plane was injured in the incident, the Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened
A Michigan sheriff's logo Family members cleaning out their grandfather's Van Buren County home discovered a World War II-era hand grenade on Saturday, Oct. 17, police said. The grenade dating to 1945 was discovered Saturday afternoon at a Paw Paw Township home, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Deputies confirmed the item was a grenade but could not immediately determine whether it was live, police said.
Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened
Family members cleaning out their grandfather's Van Buren County home discovered a World War II-era hand grenade on Saturday, Oct. 17, police said. The grenade dating to 1945 was discovered Saturday afternoon at a Paw Paw Township home, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Deputies confirmed the item was a grenade but could not immediately determine whether it was live, police said. Family members indicated the grenade had been obtained from their father in 1945.
Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened
Family members cleaning out their grandfather's Van Buren County home discovered a World War II-era hand grenade on Saturday, Oct. 17, police said. The grenade dating to 1945 was discovered Saturday afternoon at a Paw Paw Township home, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Deputies confirmed the item was a grenade but could not immediately determine whether it was live, police said. Family members indicated the grenade had been obtained from their father in 1945.
Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened
Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened Dan Basso Oct. 17, 2026, 9:00 p.m. ET Family members cleaning out their grandfather's Van Buren County home discovered a World War II-era hand grenade on Saturday, Oct. 17, police said. The grenade dating to 1945 was discovered Saturday afternoon at a Paw Paw Township home, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Deputies confirmed the item was a grenade but could not immediately determine whether it was live, police said.
Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened
Follow Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Sat, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT Family cleaning out home finds grenade. What happened Family members cleaning out their grandfather's Van Buren County home discovered a World War II-era hand grenade on Saturday, Oct. 17, police said. The grenade dating to 1945 was discovered Saturday afternoon at a Paw Paw Township home, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office said in a release.
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred in the "Evil Dead" film series and "Burn Notice" TV series, will appear Oct. 22 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to help kick off the East Lansing Film Festival with a screening of his new movie. Campbell directed and stars in the film "Ernie & Emma" in which Campbell's character Ernie, a widowed pear salesman, travels to scatter his late wife's ashes per her instructions.
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred in the "Evil Dead" film series and "Burn Notice" TV series, will appear Oct. 22 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to help kick off the East Lansing Film Festival with a screening of his new movie. Campbell directed and stars in the film "Ernie & Emma" in which Campbell's character Ernie, a widowed pear salesman, travels to scatter his late wife's ashes per her instructions.
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
Actor Bruce Campbell, who revealed he is battling cancer this past spring, will appear for a screening of his new movie. Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred in the "Evil Dead" film series and "Burn Notice" TV series, will appear Oct. 22 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to help kick off the East Lansing Film Festival with a screening of his new movie.
Judge dismisses sexual abuse case against East Lansing native Timothy Busfield
East Lansing native Timothy Busfield's child sex-abuse case has been thrown out by a New Mexico judge, citing prosecutorial misconduct. This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Timothy Busfield's child sex-abuse case has been thrown out. New Mexico judge Joseph Montano granted the 69-year-old East Lansing native's motion to dismiss his grand jury indictment on Friday, Oct. 16, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Judge dismisses sexual abuse case against East Lansing native Timothy Busfield
Oct. 17, 2026, 8:31 a.m. ET This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Timothy Busfield's child sex-abuse case has been thrown out. New Mexico judge Joseph Montano granted the 69-year-old East Lansing native's motion to dismiss his grand jury indictment on Friday, Oct. 16, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Judge dismisses sexual abuse case against East Lansing native Timothy Busfield
This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. New Mexico judge Joseph Montano granted the 69-year-old East Lansing native's motion to dismiss his grand jury indictment on Friday, Oct. 16, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Judge dismisses sexual abuse case against East Lansing native Timothy Busfield
This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Timothy Busfield's child sex-abuse case has been thrown out. New Mexico judge Joseph Montano granted the 69-year-old East Lansing native's motion to dismiss his grand jury indictment on Friday, Oct. 16, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
The burned roots of a hemlock tree in the area of the Black River Fire are seen. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
Updated Oct. 17, 2026, 8:17 a.m. ET The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres. The Ridge Fire, near the Dead River Basin northwest of Marquette, is 40% contained and has affected 466 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
Updated Oct. 17, 2026, 8:17 a.m. ET The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres. The Ridge Fire, near the Dead River Basin northwest of Marquette, is 40% contained and has affected 466 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres. The Ridge Fire, near the Dead River Basin northwest of Marquette, is 40% contained and has affected 466 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
Updated Oct. 17, 2026, 8:17 a.m. ET The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres. The Ridge Fire, near the Dead River Basin northwest of Marquette, is 40% contained and has affected 466 acres.
DNR makes progress against U.P. fires. Are they contained?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Oct. 16 that it has made significant progress against three Upper Peninsula wildfires with two now more than 70% contained. The DNR said the Clark Lake Fire, burning near Craig Lake State Park, which has burned more than 600 acres is 70% contained. The Black Lake fire, south of Wakefield, also is 70% contained after growing to 350 acres. The Ridge Fire, near the Dead River Basin northwest of Marquette, is 40% contained and has affected 466 acres.
Mid-Michigan under freeze warning. Where temperatures will drop tonight
Follow Mid-Michigan under freeze warning. Where temperatures will drop tonight Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORK Updated Fri, October 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM EDT The National Weather Service on Friday, Oct. 16, issued a freeze warning for 18 counties across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The freeze warning is in effect for Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Midland, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Saginaw, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Shiawassee, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola counties.
Mid-Michigan under freeze warning. Where temperatures will drop tonight
Oct. 16, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET The National Weather Service on Friday, Oct. 16, issued a freeze warning for 18 counties across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The freeze warning is in effect for Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Midland, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Saginaw, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Shiawassee, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola counties. A frost advisory is in effect for the thumb and all counties south of the freeze warning areas to the state line.
DNR fire crews make progress against blazes. Are wildfires contained?
Department of Natural Resources firefighters are making slow progress against three wildfires burning in the western Upper Peninsula as they also battle rainy conditions and difficult terrain. The DNR said a fire burning near Craig Lake State Park has now burned 606 acres, but is 57% contained. A fire burning near the Dead River Basin west of County Road 510 now has burned 466 acres and is only 30% contained.
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